CRM migration

Migrate from Thryv to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales

Field-level mapping, validation, and rollback between Thryv and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales . We move data and schema; workflows are rebuilt natively in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales .

Thryv logo

Thryv

Source

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales

Destination

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales  logo

Compatibility

80%

8 of 10

objects map 1:1 between Thryv and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales .

Complexity

BStandard

Timeline

1-3 weeks

Rollback included Accuracy guarantee Field-level validation

Overview

What this migration involves

Moving from Thryv to Microsoft Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales is a structural migration, not a simple record copy. Thryv uses a flat Company structure alongside its primary Client (contact) object, while Dynamics 365 enforces an Account-Contact hierarchy where every Contact must attach to an Account. We resolve that relationship during scoping by creating parent Accounts for each Thryv Company and linking Contacts accordingly. Thryv's REST v2 API is incomplete and still replacing the deprecated XML-RPC endpoints, so we use whatever REST endpoints are available and document any extraction gaps for the customer to address before migration. Automation workflows in Thryv's Automation Builder are not accessible via API and must be manually documented and rebuilt in Dynamics 365 Flow post-migration. Tags, freeform appointment types, and invoice records require type conversion at the destination. We do not migrate payment processor configurations or ThryvPay merchant relationships.

Field-level fidelity

Every standard and custom field arrives verified.

Schema-aware mapping

AI proposes the map; you confirm before any record moves.

Relationships preserved

Parent–child, lookups, and ownership stay linked.

Full activity history

Calls, emails, meetings — with original timestamps.

Attachments & notes

Documents, uploads, and inline notes move with the record.

Why teams make this switch

Two sides of the same decision

Leaving

Thryv logo

Thryv

What's pushing teams away

  • Monthly costs of $255-$1,475 feel prohibitive for very small businesses or solopreneurs, especially when compared to free or low-cost CRM alternatives.
  • Steep learning curve and cluttered interface frustrate users who want simplicity over comprehensiveness.
  • Developers report poor API documentation and a shrinking developer community, making custom integrations difficult to maintain.
  • The XML-RPC API sunset forces customers with custom integrations to rebuild from scratch, pushing them toward platforms with better developer support.
  • Locked-in data architecture makes migration difficult — by the time businesses want to leave, their workflows and historical data are deeply embedded.

Choosing

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales  logo

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales

What's pulling them in

  • Deep Microsoft 365, Teams, and Outlook integration makes Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales a natural fit for Microsoft-first organizations already invested in that ecosystem
  • Sales Enterprise and Premium tiers offer unlimited custom tables and advanced AI-driven forecasting and predictive analytics not available in lower tiers
  • Professional tier pricing at $65 per user per month offers a lower entry cost than Salesforce for SMB teams with straightforward CRM needs
  • Flexible customization options allow businesses to build bespoke apps, tailor forms and views, and integrate with other Dynamics 365 modules
  • Microsoft Copilot AI tools are embedded directly into the sales workflow on Enterprise and Premium, automating routine tasks and providing deal intelligence

Object mapping

How Thryv objects map to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales

Each row shows how a Thryv object lands in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales , including any object-level transformations, lookup resolution, or schema-design dependencies.

Typical mapping — final map is confirmed during the sample migration step.

Thryv

Client (Contact)

maps to

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales

Contact

1:1
Fully supported

Thryv Clients map to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales Contacts. Standard fields (firstname, lastname, email, phone, address) migrate directly. We preserve all Thryv custom field values as typed custom fields on the Contact record, checking the Dynamics 365 edition's custom field limits during schema design. Client tags migrate to a multi-select picklist or custom text field, with deduplication applied during the transform step to collapse near-duplicate tags (case differences, spacing) before insertion.

Thryv

Company

maps to

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales

Account

1:1
Fully supported

Thryv Companies map to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales Accounts. Thryv's flat Company structure becomes the parent Account in Dynamics 365's hierarchical model. We create the Account first in the migration sequence so that AccountId is available as a lookup on every Contact at insert time. Thryv Company custom fields map to Account custom fields. If a Thryv Contact has no associated Company, we create a placeholder Account named after the Contact's company name or use the Contact's name as a single-person Account.

Thryv

Opportunity (Deal)

maps to

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales

Opportunity

1:1
Fully supported

Thryv Opportunities map to Dynamics 365 Opportunities. The Thryv dealstage property maps to a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales Process with stage values that we configure during schema design. Pipeline names from Thryv map to Opportunity Record Types. Deal monetary values, close dates, and owner assignments migrate directly. Any Thryv custom fields on Opportunities become Opportunity custom fields in Dynamics 365.

Thryv

Appointment

maps to

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales

Task or Event

1:1
Fully supported

Thryv Appointments map to Dynamics 365 Activities. Short-duration appointments (under two hours) map to Task records; full-day or multi-hour scheduled sessions map to Event records. Appointment date, time, duration, service type, and assignee migrate directly. We resolve the assignee to the matching Dynamics 365 User by email. Recurring appointment series in Thryv are flattened into individual Activity records with shared metadata flags. Scheduling status (confirmed, cancelled, no-show) migrates as custom Activity fields.

Thryv

Invoice

maps to

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales

Opportunity Product or Custom Fields

lossy
Fully supported

Thryv Invoices carry line items, totals, payment status, and client associations. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales does not include a full billing or accounts-receivable module by default; Invoice records are available only with the additional Finance and Operations license. For standard Sales tier migrations, we convert invoice data to Opportunity Product line items (for historical deal records) or store invoice metadata as custom fields on the related Account and Contact records. We export full invoice records including line-item prices and totals as a structured CSV deliverable for the customer's finance team to reconcile or import into a separate accounting system.

Thryv

Tag

maps to

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales

Multi-Select Picklist or Text Field

lossy
Fully supported

Thryv freeform tags on Contact and Company records have no direct Dynamics 365 equivalent. We deduplicate the tag vocabulary during the transform step, then either create a multi-select picklist (preferred, up to 150 values per picklist) or store tags as a comma-delimited custom text field. The customer chooses the strategy during scoping. Tags used for segmentation are better suited to multi-select picklists; tags used for loose categorization can remain as text.

Thryv

Custom Fields

maps to

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales

Custom Fields

1:1
Mapping required

Thryv custom fields of all types (text, number, date, radio button, checkbox, dropdown) map to equivalent Dynamics 365 custom fields on the relevant entity (Contact, Account, Opportunity). We perform type-matching during schema design: Thryv radio buttons become Dynamics 365 option sets, checkboxes become two-option fields, and drop-downs become option sets. Edition limits are not a concern on the Dynamics 365 destination since Professional tier has no meaningful custom field ceiling. We flag any Thryv custom fields that would require a new custom entity (for lookup relationships) and scope those separately.

Thryv

Email and SMS Log

maps to

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales

Activity (Task, EmailMessage)

1:1
Fully supported

Email and SMS communication history from Thryv's Keap tier migrates to Dynamics 365 Activity records. Email content migrates as EmailMessage records linked to the parent Contact. SMS thread metadata migrates as Task records with a custom communication-type field. Communication timestamps are preserved for activity timeline ordering. Note that Thryv's REST API coverage for communication logs varies by account tier and API version, so we scope this object as conditional and flag any missing API endpoints during extraction.

Thryv

User (Staff/Owner)

maps to

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales

User

1:1
Fully supported

Thryv user records (name, email, role) map to Dynamics 365 Users by email match. We extract all owners referenced on Contacts, Companies, Deals, and Appointments and resolve them to Dynamics 365 Users during the migration. Users without a matching Dynamics 365 User are placed in a reconciliation queue for the customer's admin to provision before record import resumes. Role and permission settings do not transfer and must be reconfigured in Dynamics 365 Security Roles and Field Level Security post-migration.

Thryv

Website Form Response

maps to

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales

Lead or Contact

1:1
Fully supported

Thryv website form submissions migrate as Lead or Contact records in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales depending on the customer's lead strategy. Form field data maps to standard Contact fields where possible (name, email, phone) and to custom fields for non-standard form inputs. Submission timestamps and referrer metadata are preserved in custom fields for attribution. If the customer plans to use Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales Lead model for pre-conversion prospects, we map form responses to Lead; otherwise, they land as Contacts directly.

Gotchas + challenges

What specifically takes care here

Platform-specific issues from each side, plus the pair-specific challenges that don't show up on either platform's page on its own.

Thryv logo

Thryv gotchas

High

XML-RPC API sunset breaks existing integrations

Medium

Custom field limits vary by edition and block installs

High

Automation workflows cannot be exported

Low

Bounce rate limits affect email campaign recovery

Medium

ThryvPay payment processor lock-in

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales  logo

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales gotchas

High

Professional tier 15-table custom table limit blocks migrations

High

October 2024 pricing increase applies at renewal for all customers

Medium

Custom fields must be created in the UI before API writes

Medium

Power Platform request limits apply to bulk migrations

Medium

Activity records orphaned to inactive owners fail silently

Pair-specific challenges

  • Flat Thryv Company-to-Account hierarchy requires explicit parent linking

    Thryv uses a flat Company structure where Companies and Contacts are separate, loosely associated objects. Dynamics 365 enforces an Account-Contact hierarchy where every Contact must have an Account parent. We resolve this by creating a Dynamics 365 Account for each Thryv Company during migration and linking all Thryv Contacts that reference that Company to the corresponding AccountId. Contacts without a Thryv Company association are either attached to a placeholder Account or require the customer to decide on a grouping strategy. Skipping this step produces orphaned Contacts in Dynamics 365, which degrade list views, reports, and any Account-scoped workflows.

  • Thryv Automation workflows cannot be migrated and must be rebuilt manually

    Thryv's Automation Builder sequences are not accessible via REST or XML-RPC API. All triggers, conditions, and actions are locked inside the Thryv UI and cannot be exported programmatically. We do not migrate active workflows as code. Before migration begins, we run a documentation sprint where we help the customer identify and record their most critical automations (appointment reminders, follow-up sequences, tag-triggered actions). The customer receives a written automation inventory with recommended Dynamics 365 Flow equivalents and rebuilds the automations post-migration. This is the most common post-migration rebuild scope and should not be underestimated in timeline planning.

  • Thryv REST API gaps during XML-RPC sunset create extraction limitations

    Thryv's transition from XML-RPC to REST v2 is ongoing. Some data types (particularly appointment metadata, invoice line items, and communication logs) may have incomplete REST coverage depending on the account's API tier and activation date. We scope extraction coverage by testing each API endpoint against the customer's specific account before committing to migration scope. Any gaps are documented as known-limitations with recommended workarounds (manual export, third-party connector, or acceptance of data incompleteness). Customers cannot assume that all Thryv data is reachable via REST at migration time.

  • Custom fields and tags may not have direct Dynamics 365 equivalents

    Thryv's custom field types (radio buttons, checkboxes, drop-downs, freeform text) require type-matching to Dynamics 365 field types during schema design. Radio buttons and checkboxes become option sets and two-option fields respectively, which have different edit semantics in Dynamics 365. Freeform tags do not have a native equivalent and must be converted to either a multi-select picklist or a text field, which affects how they can be used in Dynamics 365 filters, workflows, and reports. We deduplicate tags during the transform step and document the chosen strategy before insertion. Any Thryv custom fields that would require new Dynamics 365 entities (for lookup relationships) are scoped separately during discovery.

Migration approach

Six steps for a successful Thryv to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales data migration

  1. Discovery and scoping

    We audit the Thryv account across edition (Marketing Center, Keap, Kickstart, Ignite), REST API activation status, custom field count and types, active Automation Builder sequences, appointment volume and recurring series patterns, invoice records, and owner distribution. We test REST API endpoint reachability against the specific account to confirm extraction coverage. The discovery output is a written migration scope that specifies which objects migrate, which require manual workarounds, and which are explicitly excluded (automations, payment processor configurations, social media posts). We also confirm the customer's Dynamics 365 tenant, edition, and user provisioning status during this phase.

  2. Schema design and hierarchy mapping

    We design the Dynamics 365 destination schema before any data moves. This includes creating Account records for every Thryv Company (and a placeholder for Contacts without Company associations), mapping Thryv custom fields to typed Dynamics 365 custom fields on the relevant entities, and converting freeform tags to multi-select picklists or text fields with deduplication. We configure Opportunity Record Types and Sales Processes to match Thryv pipeline stages and deal values. Schema is deployed to a Dynamics 365 Sandbox environment first for validation against the customer's admin team before production migration begins.

  3. Sandbox migration and reconciliation

    We run a full migration into the Dynamics 365 Sandbox using production-like data volume. The customer's admin reviews record counts (Accounts in, Contacts in with AccountId populated, Opportunities in, Activities in), spot-checks 25-50 records against the Thryv source, and confirms that the flat-to-hierarchical mapping is correct. Any schema corrections, field mapping adjustments, or tag-conversion decisions happen in Sandbox before touching production. The customer signs off on the Sandbox validation report before we proceed to production.

  4. Owner reconciliation and User provisioning

    We extract every distinct Thryv user (owner) referenced on Contacts, Companies, Deals, and Appointments and match them by email against the Dynamics 365 destination's User table. Users without a matching Dynamics 365 User are placed in a reconciliation queue for the customer's admin to provision. Active Thryv users who have left the company are mapped to inactive Dynamics 365 Users so that historical assignment is preserved even if the user account is not reactivated. OwnerId references on Opportunities and Activities cannot resolve without a matched User, so this step gates the production migration.

  5. Production migration in dependency order

    We run production migration in record-dependency order: Accounts (from Thryv Companies) first, then Contacts with AccountId resolved, then Opportunities with AccountId, OwnerId, and RecordTypeId resolved, then Activity records (Appointments as Tasks or Events, Emails as EmailMessage, SMS as Task), then invoice metadata as custom fields or Opportunity Products, then remaining custom fields and tag data. Each phase emits a row-count reconciliation report before the next phase begins. We use the Dynamics 365 Dataverse REST API with batch operations and exponential backoff on rate-limit responses.

  6. Cutover, validation, and automation rebuild handoff

    We freeze writes to Thryv during the cutover window, run a final delta migration of any records modified during the migration period, then validate total record counts against the pre-migration audit. We deliver the automation inventory document to the customer's admin team, which lists every Thryv Automation Builder sequence with its trigger conditions, actions, and recommended Dynamics 365 Flow equivalent. We support a one-week hypercare window for reconciliation issues raised by the sales team. We do not rebuild Thryv automations as Dynamics 365 Flow inside the migration scope; that is a separate engagement.

Platform deep dives

Context on both ends of the pair

Thryv logo

Thryv

Source

Strengths

  • Bundles CRM, scheduling, payments, and marketing into a single platform, reducing tool sprawl for small service businesses.
  • Industry-specific editions for legal, healthcare, beauty, automotive, and home services with pre-built workflows and templates.
  • Thryv Marketing Center tier focuses on local SEO, online listings, and reputation management for businesses prioritizing local visibility.
  • Keap edition provides full invoicing, automation, and two-way text/voice communication for client-facing service businesses.
  • Trusted by 50,000+ small businesses across the US, Canada, and Australia with public company backing.

Weaknesses

  • Monthly costs of $255-$1,475 are high relative to competitors, and pricing tiers represent large feature jumps rather than incremental scaling.
  • Legacy XML-RPC API being phased out in favor of REST v2, requiring customers to rebuild existing integrations.
  • Developer community and API documentation are weak, with G2 reviewers noting poor exposure to API endpoints for appointments and deals.
  • Steep learning curve and cluttered interface make adoption slow for non-technical small business owners.
  • Migration is difficult once data and workflows are deeply embedded, creating meaningful lock-in risk.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales  logo

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales

Destination

Strengths

  • Native integration with Microsoft 365, Teams, Outlook, and SharePoint for unified productivity workflow
  • Unlimited custom tables and complex workflows on Enterprise tier enable deep customization for complex sales processes
  • AI-driven predictive analytics and deal intelligence on Enterprise and Premium tiers help sales teams prioritize pipeline
  • Dataverse unified data layer provides a consistent API and data model across all Dynamics 365 and Power Platform apps
  • Strong security model with Field-Level Security and Record Ownership rules for governance-conscious enterprises

Weaknesses

  • Sales Professional tier caps custom tables at 15, creating a migration ceiling for highly customized SMB environments
  • October 2024 pricing increases of $15 per user across all tiers apply to existing customers upon renewal
  • Implementation typically requires costly certified partners, adding 30–50% to total project cost
  • Updates and platform releases can disrupt customizations and plugins, requiring regression testing after each wave
  • Non-Microsoft integrations require additional configuration or middleware, limiting flexibility for heterogeneous tech stacks

Complexity grading

How hard is this migration?

Standard CRM migration. 1 of 8 objects need a mapping; the rest are 1:1.

B

Overall complexity

Standard migration

Derived from compatibility, mapping clarity, API constraints, and data volume across Thryv and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales .

  • Object compatibility

    B

    1 of 8 objects need a mapping; the rest are 1:1.

  • Field mapping clarity

    C

    Field mapping is derived from defaults — final spec confirmed during the sample migration.

  • Timeline complexity

    B

    8-object category — typical timelines run 2–7 days end-to-end.

  • API constraints

    B

    Thryv: Not publicly documented.

  • Data volume sensitivity

    B

    Thryv doesn't expose a bulk API — REST + parallelization used for high-volume runs.

Estimator

Estimate your Thryv to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales migration cost

Rule-based pricing — no per-record fees, no manual quotes. Migrations over 2M records are scoped individually.

Step 1

What are you migrating?

Pick a category, then your source and destination platforms.

Category

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Thryv to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales data migrations

Answers to the questions buyers ask most during Thryv to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales migration scoping. Not seeing yours? Book a call.

Can't find your answer?

Walk through your Thryv to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales migration with a real engineer — 30 minutes, free, written quote within 24 hours.

Book a free 30 minute consultation

Most migrations land between one and three weeks for accounts under 10,000 records with straightforward custom field mappings. Migrations with large appointment histories, invoice records requiring line-item extraction, flat-to-hierarchical Account-Contact restructuring, or multiple Thryv custom fields move to three to six weeks because of schema design time, type-conversion work, and REST API extraction scope. The XML-RPC-to-REST API transition on the Thryv side can add uncertainty to extraction timelines if some endpoints are unavailable at scoping time.

Adjacent paths

Related migrations to explore

Ready when you are

Move from Thryv.
Land in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales , intact.

Tell us record counts and timeline. We'll come back with a written quote inside 1 business day — no commitment, no sales pitch.

Accuracy guarantee Rollback included Quote in 1 business day